Our Senator Sponsored A Ransomware Ban – Then Our County Paid One

John Paul
By John Paul
Pennsylvania State Senator Elder Vogel
Pennsylvania State Senator Elder Vogel Jr. / official portrait

Beaver County Commissioners paid off hackers this month using public money — the exact type of payment a bill currently sitting in Harrisburg would make illegal. The bill’s co-sponsor, Elder Vogel (R-47), is the county’s own state senator.

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John Paul
John Paul
John Paul is an award-winning investigative journalist and founder of BeaverCountian.com. He's been profiled by Vanity Fair magazine and featured in thousands of news articles, tv shows, and books. An avid adventurer, JP has traveled to all 50 states in his journey to explore our country and its people.

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